The nonfiction section has many titles that focus on Genetic Engineering. The Dewey Decimal numbers that will be the most helpful are:
Ethics 170
Biology and Life Sciences 570
Medical Sciences 610
A “subject” search in OPAC (on-line access to the library sources) will provide a number of print resources. Some sample terms are: cloning, DNA fingerprinting, stem cells, genetic counseling, and gene therapy. Within a broader text on “Ethics” or “Medical Sciences”, you will need to use the INDEX to locate your specific topics.
Reference
The reference section features materials that may be used in the library only. They may not be checked out.
Social Issues REF 300
CQ Researcher REF 300.5 Grolier Pro/Con Series REF 300 Pro/Con Taking Sides Series REF 300 TAK
General Science REF 500
Biology and Life Sciences REF 570
Medical Sciences REF 610
Databases
CQ Researcher: Lengthy articles include pro/con, chronologies, and comprehensive overviews. A "complete source for in-depth analysis reporting on the most current and controversial issues of the day.” This resource will help you with the “ethical issues” portion of your project.
From home-**http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/index.php**. Username and password= dblibrary
elibrary: articles from magazines and newspapers, transcripts, audio, video, and more. These resources animations, videos, etc. may help you make the material a little easier to understand for your classmates. From home- **http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/ce** User name=15-1098 Password=bigchalk.
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center: from GaleNet, you'll find viewpoint essays, reference, magazine and newspaper articles, primary sources, and Web links! This resource will help with both the information and the ethical potions of your presentation. From home- **http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itk12/tel_k_dobyns**. Library ID = bennett (all lower case)
Tennessee Electronic Library: The Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) is a collection of 40 databases that provide access to over 400,000 magazines, newspapers, essays, podcasts, videos, e-books, primary source materials, and more!
World Book Student: provides general information and photos on a variety of topics.
Circulation Books
The nonfiction section has many titles that focus on Genetic Engineering. The Dewey Decimal numbers that will be the most helpful are:Ethics 170
Biology and Life Sciences 570
Medical Sciences 610
A “subject” search in OPAC (on-line access to the library sources) will provide a number of print resources. Some sample terms are: cloning, DNA fingerprinting, stem cells, genetic counseling, and gene therapy. Within a broader text on “Ethics” or “Medical Sciences”, you will need to use the INDEX to locate your specific topics.
Reference
The reference section features materials that may be used in the library only. They may not be checked out.
Social Issues REF 300
CQ Researcher REF 300.5
Grolier Pro/Con Series REF 300 Pro/Con
Taking Sides Series REF 300 TAK
General Science REF 500
Biology and Life Sciences REF 570
Medical Sciences REF 610
Databases
CQ Researcher: Lengthy articles include pro/con, chronologies, and comprehensive overviews. A "complete source for in-depth analysis reporting on the most current and controversial issues of the day.” This resource will help you with the “ethical issues” portion of your project.
From home-**http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/index.php**. Username and password= dblibrary
elibrary: articles from magazines and newspapers, transcripts, audio, video, and more. These resources animations, videos, etc. may help you make the material a little easier to understand for your classmates. From home- **http://elibrary.bigchalk.com/ce**
User name=15-1098 Password=bigchalk.
Gale Virtual Reference Library: (password: elvis)
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center: from GaleNet, you'll find viewpoint essays, reference, magazine and newspaper articles, primary sources, and Web links! This resource will help with both the information and the ethical potions of your presentation. From home- **http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itk12/tel_k_dobyns**. Library ID = bennett (all lower case)
Salem Health: is intended for broad informational and educational purposes
http://health.salempress.com/action/doSearch?type=simple&target=book-simple&restrict=all&filter=concept&all=genetic+engineering&occurrences=full&publication=40000053
Tennessee Electronic Library: The Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) is a collection of 40 databases that provide access to over 400,000 magazines, newspapers, essays, podcasts, videos, e-books, primary source materials, and more!
World Book Student: provides general information and photos on a variety of topics.